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James W. Jr.
James W. Graybill Jr., age 70, died of natural causes on Thanksgiving Day. Born September 27, 1942, to Ruth and James Graybill Sr. He attended DeVilbiss High School and the University of Toledo. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Saratoga in the waters off Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Founder and owner of JG Enterprises, parent company to Confectionery Products and Rainbow Foods, Jim also retired from CSX after 33 years.
Preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Lee; former wife, Frances, and several beloved pets and friends. Survived by sister, Jeanne Braak; children, Amber (Mike Norvell) Graybill, Dr. James W. Graybill III, Natalie (Rick) Willard; grandchildren, Ashley Rosinski, Tristan Willard, and Zachary Willard, and two great-grandchildren.
Service will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 1 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Light Chapel at the Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Eulogies and tributes from 3 to 6 p.m. at Nederhouser Community Hall in Olander Park, Sylvania. Family requests donations to be made to St. Paul's Community Center.
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Joan Cowell Mullin Ryder
November 22, 2022
I remember Jim we were in many classes together
Dina Horvath
December 1, 2012
Amber and Natalie, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep you in my prayers. RIP Jim.
November 29, 2012
Natalie and family. We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our hearts go out to you. Bennie and Doris
November 29, 2012
Remembering Jim from Plymouth Cong. Church. His mom was the organist there. I was asked to be his date to Military School dance. What great people they were. Haven't seen or heard from him for many years. My prayers go out to all of your family. God be with you. Donna M. (Yard) Sharp
Connie Hudson (née Morris)
November 28, 2012
Dear Amber, Natalie, and Jim,
I am so very sorry about your dad. I have a lot of fond memories from when I lived next door to you on Wicklow many, many, years ago. You and your mom would play scrabble with me until the wee hours of the morning. I will keep all of you in my prayers and would like to hear from you if possible.
Ann and Tom Veith
November 28, 2012
We hold the fondest memories of our dear friend Jim, best man in our wedding. We remember Amber,Jimmy, & Natalie as youngsters. Our trip to New York City with Jim & Fran, Jim's pride in his late 1960's thunderbird are the most special. It would mean alot if his children could contact us at our email.
Ann and Tom Veith
November 28, 2012
We have the fondest memories of our dear friend, Jim who was the best man in our wedding in l965. We remember Amber, Jimmy,Natalie as babies.We recall especially our trip to New York City, and Jim's mid 1960 thunderbird.Please have the children contact us 941-377-4130.
November 28, 2012
Remembering my friend Jim. My thoughts and prayers go to his children at this most difficult time, May your memories always sustain you. Robin Heil
CT
November 28, 2012
Graybill Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 28, 2012
James Graybill Jr. was my uncle, my aunt Fran's husband. He was a hard working man with drive and lots of dreams. Uncle Jim fathered three great children, my cousins, Amber, Jimmy, and Natalie; quite an accomplishment. With sympathy and gratitude, T&JZ
Liz Bowers Moree
November 28, 2012
Remembering a friend from long ago. May he rest in peace.
Joan Mullin-Ryder
November 28, 2012
Natalie, I'm so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. We were also in the same class at Devilbiss.
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